On The Record Off The Cuff

Paddy, Ian (sadly only for moments...), Martin, Sid and Tim reunite for our reverse chronological look at the Sister's albums to have a talk about their debut - the flawed but often amazing First & Last & Always. A tricky edit thisone as Ians feed stopped recording almost straight away, but we left him in to say hello at the start though unfortunately lost his insights this time around. So get your room lit in white foods from the back and fire up the smoke machines for a listen!

2024 see's the 40th anniversary of the release of the Purple Rain album by Prince, and this was recorded earlier in the year and finally mixed down for release. Paddy, with special PPUK Podcast members Chopin and Andy along with the creater of the 500 Prince songs website, Tora, go ultra geeky on this one. Not as amenable to the casual listener as some!

Paddy, Ian and special guest and super-sputnik, Greg take a look at the fascinating album. Art Piece? Con? Cleverist thing ever in the shape of Sigue Sigue Sputnik's - Flaunt It. This is the first podcast where i would say if you have no idea what this is at all - go and listen to it all the way through RIGHT NOW its assured that you will have a strong opinion one way or another! Fascinating!!!!

Paddy, Ian and special guest Ed look at the first of Mr Treznor's albums. The origional long play HALO, Pretty Hate Machine demonstrated the start of a journey for a unique individual and by extension band that would weave itself to various places, some quite dark over the years. This album however whilst being filled with the strong emotions of a young studio musician shows some serious song writing chops!

Paddy and Ian go all dynamic duo on this 90s classic and it really is party time (or so we deduce???) Good time 90s bouncy rockers from the UK and indeed our neck of the woods. If you are not aware of this one and want perking up - go get it!!!!!

Paddy, Ian, Martin, Sid and Tim reunite for our reverse chronological look at the Sister's albums with their second slab of not g*** - the magnificent Floodland. Great times were had with some particularly insightful video director mentions, plenty use of the word allegedly by Tim and a few football analogies. Turn down the light's and have a listen!

Paddy, Ian and Martin have a look at the fourth album from New Model Army who to them are geographically local musical heroes! Ian hosts as we dip into this rather fascinating album by a band with a hardcore cult following who keep on keeping on!

Paddy, Ian and Martin mark the one year anniversary of the On The Record Off The Cuff Podcast by talking about The Wonder Stuff's second album HUP! Following up where we left off with our premier episode looking at their first album we explore where The Stuffies went next and what that evolution sounded like!

Paddy, Ian and Beka talk about the mid nineties mammoth album that was Alanis Morrisette's Jagged Little Pill. One that seemed to come from nowhere, with some heavy impact singles, carved in stone lyrical moments and brilliant tunes. This album landed and became the environment for pop radio for some time.....

Paddy and Ian talk about Extreme's breakthrough album in this bitesize two man episode. A "funky" delight with a huge single that was psssibly anathema to the greater piece!

Paddy, Ian, Martin and special guest PPUK's Chopin discus this unique album from 1989 that somewhat pre-empted the wave of alternative music swamping the popular space in the 90s. We talk about the amazing voice of Mike Patton, his joining of the band and the place of this album in the musical sequence of events as we see it, as well as the track by track!Socials: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OTROTC/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/otrotc/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/OTROTC 

A companion piece to episode 7 from two of our contributers Bekka and Sean, who wanted to have their say about this album! Slightly different format so as not to rinse and repeat - hope you enjoy!

Paddy, Ian and Martin talk about this "techtonic shifter" of an album. Was this literally the album that was responsible for the alternative rock boom into populist culture? Or was it more complicated than that? We discuss this and much more on this grungy installment!

Paddy, Chopin and Sean look at an 80's pop juggernaut in the shape of Like A Prayer by Madonna. There is some frank and adult discussion about some of the issues that had, and still have synergies with this album and its creator. A true pop cornerstone that had a lot to say, said it and sounded fantastic ta' boot!

Paddy, Ian and Martin talk about Guns N Roses debut album which after a luke warm initial reception became the juggernaut we are now all familiar with! As for the great "Where was that guiro mystery" we can only apologise!!!!

Paddy and Martin with special guests Chopin and Lee from the PPUK Prince podcast talk about Janet Jacksons 4th landmark album Rhythm Nation. This was a special one bringing together friends from different places to appreciate and discuss this amazing ladies monster album!

Paddy, Ian, Martin and special guests Tim and Sid have a look at the last full album released by The Sisters Of Mercy. So put something black on, and have a listen! We all have significant attachment to this band and album!

Paddy, Ian and Martin in this episode review Carter USM's second album 30 Something.

Paddy, Ian and Martin hit the road for the first review. What a place to start with the much beloved debut album by the much underrated Wonder Stuff!

A very short introduction.....